Dothan
Community Profile
Population (2000)
| City | 57,737 |
| County | 88,787 |
| Per capita Income (2000) | $20539 |
| Median Family Income (2000) | $45,025 |
Location/Transportation
| Commercial Airline | YES |
| Nearest Regional Airport | Dothan |
| Distance to other Commercial Airports | |
| Montgomery Airport | |
| Panama City, Fl. | 90 miles |
| Atlanta Airport | 205 miles |
| Interstate Highways | No |
| Distance to Insterstate Highways | |
| I-10 | 35 miles |
| Four Lane Highways | US HWYS 231 & 84, 431 |
| State Highways | Al. Hwy. 210 |
| Distance to: | |
| Atlanta | 205 miles |
| Birmingham | 185 miles |
| Mobile | 191 miles |
| Tallahassee | 108 miles |
| Panama City Beach, FL | 90 miles |
| Public Transportation | Yes |
Crime Statistics
Crime Index: 4,084.0
National: 4,922.7
State: 4,889.7
Cost of Living Index
| Dothan MSA | 93.1 |
| Montgomery MSA | 100 |
Local Taxes
| Property Taxes on $100,000 home with homestead exemption: | approx. $261.00 |
| Total Millage Rate | .31 |
| Sales Tax | 8% |
| Automobile Tag: $15,000 vehicle | approx. $24.25 |
For details on Alabama State Taxes, click here. (Alabama Revenue Department)
Housing Costs
| Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage - 5 to 10 yrs old | $120,000 |
| Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage - New | $180,000 |
Utilities/Services
| Public Water | Yes |
| Cost per 1000 gallons | -$1.05 . |
| Public Sewer | Yes |
| Cost of Sewage Service | $1.05 per 1,000 gallons |
| Electricity | |
| Cost per 1000 kwh | $68.00 |
| Garbage Service | |
| Cost | 0 |
| Number of pick ups per week | 2 |
| Cable TV | |
| Cost of Basic Service | $28.00 |
| Number of basic channels | 60 |
| Percent of community coverage | 100% |
Health Care
| Physicians | |
| City | 250 + |
| County | |
| Hospital Beds | |
| City | 700 |
| County | |
| Nursing Home Facilities | 4 |
| Assisted Living Facilities | 4 |
| Regional Health Care Center | Yes |
| Proximity to nearest Regional Health Care Center | |
| Birmingham, Al. | 185 miles |
| Gainesville, Fl. | 250 miles |
| Atlanta, GA. | 205 miles |
Health Care Cost Index:(Available for Regional Health Care Centers only - percent of national average)
| Dothan MSA | 82.9 |
| Montgomery MSA | 96.4 |
Source: ACCRA Data
Military Posts
| Ft. Rucker | 25 miles |
| Tindall AFB,Panama City, Fl.& Ft. Benning, Ga. | 90 miles, 102 miles |
Armed Services Links
FAMNET - best information for relocation
Department of Veteran Affairs
Air Force Personnel Center
Bureau of Naval Affairs
Retired and Annuity Pay
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Religion
| Places of Worship | 200 + |
| Denominations | 28 |
Weather
| High | Mean | Low | |
| Spring | 78.7 | 66.1 | 53.5 |
| Summer | 91 | 79.9 | 68.9 |
| Fall | 79.3 | 66.9 | 54.2 |
| Winter | 59.1 | 47.3 | 37.2 |
| Rainfall | |||
| Snow |
Life Long Learning Opportunities
| Post Secondary Institutions | Yes |
| Name/Distance to nearest P/S institutions | |
| Troy State University at Dothan | |
| Wallace Community College | |
| Public Library | Yes |
Tourism/Recreation
| Community Recreation Programs | Yes |
| Senior Programs | Yes |
Regional Links
SAEDP Tourism/Recreation
Southeast Alabama Network
Historic Chattahoochee Commission
State Links
State of Alabama
Alabama State Parks
Travel and Tourism
Department of Conservation
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Alabama Live
For more detailed county demographics, please visit the American Community Network.
Interested in more community information?
| Please contact: | Dolores DeAngelo |
| Address: | PO Box 638, Dothan, Al. 36302 |
| Phone Number: | 334-792-5138 |
| dolores@dothan.com | |
| Web site | Dothan Chamber of Commerce |
For general information about retiring in Alabama, please contact Alabama Advantage at armor@mindspring.com.
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This Page was last revised: 05/19/2005
